Worcester Senior AdvisorSunrise of Leominster is an Assisted Living Residence at 6 Beth Avenue in Leominster, certified by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence since October 9, 1996, with 70 certified units, 32 of them in a Special Care Residence for people living with dementia.
What do AGE's records say about Sunrise of Leominster?
AGE's certified-residence list (as of June 25, 2026) includes Sunrise of Leominster, first certified on October 9, 1996; 3 of the county's other 29 residences were certified earlier.
| State record item | Value |
|---|---|
| Certification | AGE-certified Assisted Living Residence (certified) |
| First certified | October 9, 1996 (about 30 years ago) |
| Certified units | 70 total: 38 traditional, 32 Special Care Residence |
| Maximum occupancy on the state list | 72 |
| Address | 6 Beth Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453 |
| Phone on the state record | (978) 537-7600 |
| Low-income options | Yes |
| Nonprofit ownership | No |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | No |
| Co-located with a nursing home | No |
Massachusetts certifies Assisted Living Residences rather than licensing them as health care facilities, and AGE does not publish a certification number; a residence is identified by name and address. Read the state record page.
What did the latest state compliance review of Sunrise of Leominster find?
The latest compliance review AGE has posted for Sunrise of Leominster took place on September 9, 2024; the report's recorded outcome is “Plan of Correction Required.”
The report lists 5 findings, under these subject areas:
- General Requirements for an ALR - Service and Service Coordination Requirements: Emergency Response
- General Requirements for an ALR: -Service Plan Development -Bed Rail Assessments
- General Requirements for an ALR: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
- General Requirements for an ALR - Emergency Preparedness Plan and Reporting Requirements: Reporting Resident Specific Emergencies
- Record Requirements: Correspondence Log
Across the Worcester County residences whose reports we could read, the median latest report lists 5 findings, so this report is at or below the local middle. A finding is a cited area of non-compliance with 651 CMR 12.00, not a measure of how residents feel about the place.
The report gives the previous compliance review as 10/13/2022 and the earlier action as “No.”
Owner of record named in the report: Cortland House, Limited Partnership.
Download the report (.docx, mass.gov). A plan of correction is the residence's written promise of how and when each finding will be fixed; ask to see it.
Does Sunrise of Leominster offer memory care?
Yes: 32 of Sunrise of Leominster's 70 certified units (46%) are in a Special Care Residence, Massachusetts' certified setting for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias; the county median among residences with one is 19 units.
The 38 traditional apartments and the SCR share one certification, so ask who decides on a transfer between them and on what assessment. How Special Care Residences work.
What are the alternatives to Sunrise of Leominster?
With 70 certified units, Sunrise of Leominster is larger than the Worcester County median of 68; the closest other certified residence is Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings in Leominster, in the same ZIP code.
| Residence / provider | Miles away | Certified units | Special Care (memory) units | Certified since | Latest AGE compliance review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings 1160 Main Street, 01453 | 0.0 | 62 | 17 | 07/14/1999 | 07/30/2025 |
| Manor on the Hill 450 North Main Street, 01453 | 0.0 | 81 | 17 | 01/06/1997 | Not posted |
| Corcoran House 40 Walnut Street, 01510 | 8.4 | 42 | 0 | 11/18/1998 | 10/04/2024 |
What does Sunrise of Leominster cost?
Massachusetts caps no assisted living fees, and Sunrise of Leominster's are not on any state record, so the written fee schedule is the document to compare.
Its state record answers “yes” to low-income options: ask how many such units exist, whether there is a waiting list, and whether GAFC and SSI-G are accepted. How assisted living fees work.
Which hospital is closest to Sunrise of Leominster?
Sunrise of Leominster is in Leominster; the nearest hospital with an emergency department in CMS's data is UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospitals, in the same ZIP code, and home care and benefits counseling for Leominster residents run through Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts at (978) 537-7411.
The next closest is Heywood Hospital, about 12.3 miles away. Distances are straight lines, not drive times.
What questions should we bring to a tour of Sunrise of Leominster?
Its state record points to specific questions: ask to see the plan of correction for the 5 findings in the September 9, 2024 review, and what changed.
- Ask who gives eye drops or crushed medications here, and whether that is a nurse.
- Ask how a resident who needs insulin injections would be served.
- Ask who answers emergency pendants at 3 a.m., and how fast.
- After about 30 years of operation, ask what has been renovated recently and what is planned.
